Ecommerce Fulfillment Provider for U.S. Brands

Lateral Fulfillment is an Ecommerce Fulfillment Provider helping U.S. brands reduce logistics costs through nearshore 3PL operations, bonded warehouse (IMMEX), and fast cross-border delivery.

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Why Choose Lateral as your Ecommerce Fulfillment Provider?

Agility is Our Infrastructure

We unify warehousing, inventory management, customs, and last‑mile delivery into a fully integrated logistics solution — powered by bonded infrastructure (IMMEX) and smart fulfillment technology.

Services

Ecommerce fulfillment provider cross-border 3PL for US brands
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1-3 days

U.S. Delivery

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Ready to Stop Reacting and Start Strategizing?

From day one, you access integrated technology, tax‑optimized logistics, cost‑efficient labor, and reduced warehousing costs — so you can move faster, operate leaner, and scale with confidence.

FAQs

Why Fulfill in Mexico?

Fulfilling in Mexico offers significant tax savings on imports, as well as lower costs for labor and warehousing. In addition, nearshoring gives U.S. brands a strategic advantage by improving profitability and reducing operational expenses. As a result, you can compete more effectively with international competitors while keeping your supply chain close to home.

Can I use my own carrier agreements?

Yes, you can use your own carrier agreements. However, Lateral’s multi-carrier solution is often the best way to keep rates low while maintaining your existing SLAs. In fact, our technology makes rate-shopping easy by comparing your negotiated rates with ours to ensure the best possible shipping cost for every order.

Do you manage returns?

Yes. Returns are sent to the nearest U.S. cross-dock location and then processed based on your instructions. For example, products can be recycled, refurbished, or returned to our delivery center for resale. This keeps your reverse logistics efficient and cost-effective.

What is Strategic Fulfillment?

Strategic fulfillment goes beyond storing and shipping products. Instead, it builds a logistics operation that actively drives your growth and profitability. Here’s how it works:

✔ Receiving & Storage

We receive your inventory from global suppliers, inspect it, and store it securely in our facilities. In addition, our technology integrates with yours so you always know what you have and where it is.

✔ Picking, Packing & Shipping

When a U.S. customer places an order, our system receives it instantly. From there, our team picks and packs according to your specifications and ships it quickly to ensure fast delivery within the U.S.

✔ Optimization

This is where the advantage becomes clear. By analyzing your data, we optimize shipping routes, reduce duty and tax exposure, and lower your operating costs. Ultimately, this gives you a financial edge your competitors don’t have.

How long does it take to get up and running with Lateral Fulfillment?

While timelines can vary based on your technology stack, our team can connect seamlessly to Shopify and most major ecommerce platforms. This allows us to onboard your brand quickly and have your fulfillment operations running in weeks—not months.

Is shipping slower or less reliable from Mexico?

No. Delivery times are similar to U.S. fulfillment centers—often 1 to 3 days. Additionally, our cross-border operations are designed for speed and reliability. Our facilities feature 24/7 monitoring, advanced security systems, and strict operational standards to keep your products safe.

What value-added services do you offer?

Lateral is the only fulfillment provider with in-house customs brokerage and Section 321 freight fulfillment capabilities. Because of this, we can offer fast, affordable, and flexible fulfillment from factories anywhere in the world. Furthermore, our team brings more than 100 years of combined industry experience, allowing us to advise on best practices and implement end-to-end technology even for complex operations.